coen Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Proceedings of the Board of Trustees District No. 2, Yellowstone County High School District No. 2, Yellowstone County Billings, Montana October 4, 2011 Call to Order The Agenda Setting Meeting of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Yellowstone County, Montana, and the High School District, Yellowstone County, Montana was duly held at the Lincoln Center, 415 North 30th Street, Billings, Montana on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chair Barbara Bryan. Roll Call Those attending were: Trustees Barb Bryan, Connie Wardell, Kathy Aragon, Lindy Graves, Pam Ellis, Dr. Greta Besch Moen; Superintendent Keith Beeman, Jeff Greenfield, Scott Anderson, Patricia Hubbard, Dr. Josh Middleton, Gail Surwill, Brenda Koch, Kathy Olson, and Rob Rogers. Regular Board Meeting, October 17, 2011 Chair Bryan presented the draft agenda for the meeting on October 17, 2011. Ms. Wardell asked that the recognition item be moved up to before the Communication from the Public so people don’t have to wait to receive recognition. Trustee Ellis requested that Rich Whitney be recognized for the Better Bricks Award which was presented in June. Trustee Aragon asked that this recognition include Lew Anderson and the custodial staff. Dr. Middleton asked that the update on bond projects be combined with the item for approval of the Skyview roof bids. He will also address the bargaining agreement updates. Legal counsel, Jeff Weldon, will attend the meeting and present information on the Montana Department of Labor letter regarding the administrative benefits booklet. Dr. Beeman stated that Mr. Weldon is drafting a response to the Department of Labor at this time. There will be a short item updating those present on the results of the Visioning workshops. It was mentioned that the public should be made aware that they can access the Fielding Nair blog on the District website. Trustee Ellis requested that the Board review the facilities use policy. She feels the Board needs to discuss it and clarify the policy. Ms. Ellis feels the policy is unclear and is not in the best interest of kids. This policy will be added for possible referral to the Policy Review Committee. Ms. Ellis also requested discussion of the issue of tutors in the schools. She stated that this is not working for parents. She wants this discussed as a Board. Dr. Besch Moen encouraged Ms. Ellis to make sure the information she is getting is accurate and encouraged her to contact Dr. Middleton for correct information. Dr. Beeman asked that the Administrative Support Benefits Booklet be added to the agenda. Ms. Bryan asked that there be an explanation of who is in this unit and the suggested changes to their benefits be clarified. Dr. Middleton stated that there will be a resolution pertaining to GASB 54. Trustee Besch Moen asked if it would be appropriate for an update on BEA negotiations. Dr. Middleton will include that with the bargaining agreement updates. Trustee Besch Moen also asked about the budget projections. Dr. Middleton will present this information to the Board at the November meeting to wrap up this year and projections for next year. Jeff Greenfield stated that it would be helpful if the Board would have a discussion of BEA negotiations and their expectations and to give the negotiating team authority for negotiating. Chair Bryan stated that she will have some miscellaneous assignments for trustees as well. Trustee Ellis asked about selection of the Audit Committee Chair. Trustee Wardell will give Dr. Middleton some names of CPAs who may be interested in serving. This item will be discussed in November. Special Meeting There was a discussion of a special meeting on Monday, October 10 at 5:30 to review and approve the agreement of the superintendent’s contract. Trustee Graves stated that he would be available by phone for the meeting. The other trustees present will be available for the Monday meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. _________________________________ Barbara Bryan, Chair _______________________________ Nancy Coe, Recorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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